Hong Kong’s bustling food and drink scene never stops. Every month, we’re introduced to daring concepts and venues where we can sample new local and international culinary creations and creative tipples.
At Foodie, we’re always hungry for our next bite and the next restaurant to keep us invigorated. Below, check out our list of the most exciting openings in our city this month and where to dine next.
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New restaurants in Hong Kong: December 2025
1. Carmela
FRANCIS founders chef Asher Goldstein, restaurateur James Ward, and sommelier Simone Sammuri have teamed up once again to open modern Mediterranean eatery Carmela at Nan Fung Place in Central. The sexy restaurant is already proving to be a big hit with diners for its vibrant plates the likes of the whipped mackerel “tarama” (HKD78), grilled zucchini flowers (HKD150), house-smoked sardines (HKD178), and linguine with seared tuna, tomato, capers, and chilli (HKD198).
Carmela, Shop G06, G/F, Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, WhatsApp 9489 9212, book here
2. La Vache! Exchange Square
With a prime position at Exchange Square in Central, Black Sheep Restaurants’ newest branch of La Vache! is the biggest to date for the chain, a two-storey space offering a bar on the ground floor and dining area with private rooms upstairs. The classic Parisian-style steakhouse is popular across the city for its winning steak frites (HKD418), trimmed entrecôte steak with special house sauce accompanied by baguette and butter, green salad, and endless fries. We’re keen to try this location’s newly launched bar menu complete with the burger maison (HKD238) gilded with caramelised onion and raclette and steak sandwich (HKD238) starring USDA aged rib-eye.
La Vache!, Shop 103B, 1/F, & 206–207, 2/F, Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, 2154 6110, book here
3. Peak Pizza Exchange Square
Black Sheep has been busy in Central this month, opening a second branch of Peak Pizza right next door to La Vache! (see above). Modelled after the pizza joints that are synonymous with New York City, this location is takeaway only. For a tasty lunch, snack, or dinner on the go, we suggest grabbing a slice (HKD48) of the pepperoni or buffalo chicken. Peak Pizza also dishes out whole pies (from HKD228) that are big enough to feed an army. Shout-out to the industrial-sized bottle of Hidden Valley ranch dressing on the counter, ideal for crust-dipping.
Peak Pizza, Shop 103, 1/F, Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, 5561 5310
4. Petit Jardin
An extension of Michelin-recommended Jardin de Jade, founded in Shanghai in 1999, Petit Jardin is the Shanghainese brand’s younger and hipper sibling, now with a Hong Kong outpost-with-a-view at The Peak. Serving up a modern interpretation of Jiangnan cuisine, Petit Jardin’s signature dishes include the signature Jiangnan gua bao platter (HK208) and mapo tofu with snapper fillet (HKD188), along with a wide range of funky drinks.
Petit Jardin, Shop 103, 1/F, The Peak Tower, 128 Peak Road, The Peak, 2849 2275
5. Osteria UNO
We have another recommended contemporary Italian restaurant in our midst with the debut of Osteria UNO in Tai Kok Tsui. The eatery is inspired by the traditional osterias found in Rome and features a sophisticated yet cosy interior design and authentic menu courtesy of chef Bhupendra Singh, who trained under renowned Italian chefs Mario Batali and Enrico Bartolini. Handmade pasta and made-to-order pizza are the standouts of the extensive à-la-carte menu, which also presents a selection of antipasti, small plates, grilled meat and seafood, and sweets. Highlights on the pasta front include the lobster linguine (HKD288) and tagliolini black truffle (HKD228), whilst the burrata and ‘nduja (HKD198) and potato and sausage (HKD178) are amongst the pizza pies calling our name.
Osteria UNO, Shop 08–11, G/F, West 9 Zone, 38 Cherry Street, Tai Kok Tsui, 2312 0388, WhatsApp 9525 7238, book here
6. soul-ju
Sheung Wan’s latest Korean contender is soul-ju, a simple, chilled spot by the folks behind next-door neighbour Sofi Pasta Co. The succinct menu reads like the best of Korean comfort food, from the seafood pancake (HKD88) and fried chicken (HKD58) to the grilled marinated beef short ribs (HKD186) and kimchi fried rice with pork belly and cheese (HKD126). The side dish bibimbap (HKD96) on the lunch menu is a great gut-busting option, coming with a choice of four banchan and corn silk or peach tea.
soul-ju, Shop B, G/F, 6B Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, WhatsApp 6168 5253
7. Hakata Yari Udon
For a taste of Fukuoka-style udon in Hong Kong kong, head to Hong Kong’s first branch of Hakata Yari Udon, now open at Mira Place in Tsim Sha Tsui. Founded around six decades ago, the udon specialist is particularly well known for its fish cake and burdock tempura udon in soup (HKD98), showcasing addictively chewy noodles crowned with a 32-centimetre-long strand of crispy burdock, and white curry udon (HKD98) topped with mashed potato. The menu goes far beyond udon though, running the full Japanese gamut of tempura, curry rice, grilled eel, and more.
Hakata Yari Udon, Shop 228, 2/F, Mira Place 1, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2318 0933, WhatsApp 9808 1519
8. YŪJŌ
Centred around the sizzling robata, YŪJŌ is a new izakaya in Wan Chai with a sleek, modern touch. Chef Wai, formerly of long-standing izakayas Wai Wai and Isoko in Causeway Bay, mans the robata with precision, grilling up signatures like mentaiko prawn wrapped in chicken skin (HKD48) and French quail leg (HKD88). The menu takes its cue from familiar izakaya favourites, innovating with creative ingredients and techniques.
YŪJŌ, Shop G06, G/F, Hopewell Mall, 15 Kennedy Road (enter at 163 Queen’s Road East), Wan Chai, 6946 3920, book here
9. Hana no Kumo
The final F&B concept to launch at The Henderson, Central’s newest landmark skyscraper, Hana no Kumo sits pretty amongst the clouds on the 38th floor adjacent to swish cocktail bar Peridot. Master chef Ogawa Masaru is in charge of this refined Japanese kappo-style dining experience, where the seasonal lunch menu (HKD1,380 pp) and monthly-changing dinner menu (HKD2,380 pp) can be savoured. The restaurant’s sakura-themed design is simply stunning, featuring lighting that shifts in shades of white and pink to mimic cherry blossoms in bloom.
Hana no Kumo, Summit 38, 38/F, The Henderson, 2 Murray Road, Central, 9722 8688, book here
